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In all my time around Ann Arbor I had never gone on a stroll through the vast and hilly Nichols Arboretum, “the Arb”, in the Fall. I had the chance to walk the western end of the park the other day alongside University of Michigan Hospital. It sure did not disappoint.

I found myself looking up, up, up at the taller than life trees as I captured Ann Arbor Fall colors. I walked amongst 100-year-old native and exotic trees in a 123-acre landscaped masterpiece which is co-owned by the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor.

Nichols Arboretum is a highly recommended spot for photographers, going for a walk or run or just getting away from it all for a few.

The Huron riverfront, vast hills and subsequent climbing, along with all of the walking trails made for a memorable Autumn experience.

Up-top the tallest of the hills I exited the Autumn beauty finding myself on E. Medical Center Drive at the hospital.

Tip: Don’t put the camera away if exiting here. I was able to capture beautiful views of the surrounding area just outside “the Arb” as I walked alongside the hospital entrances.

This year’s edition of Autumn is almost done in Pure Michigan and the Midwest.

To be honest you really can’t go wrong anywhere this time of year in Michigan. The beautiful red, yellow and orange Michigan fall colors will pop out at you at a moment’s notice. What makes it exciting is that every year is different due to the weather. Things will change earlier or later and in different patterns then you expect. I kind of like the Fall colors mixed in with the greens of summer. The more colors to capture in one spot I say the better!

Most of my Fall color exploration was confined again to the Ann Arbor area. Well without further ado:

A go to Fall spot, Parker Mill County Park on the east end of Ann Arbor.

A scenic place for children to run and play in Ann Arbor at Island Park.

Fall leaves dot the landscape at Fuller Park in Ann Arbor. The world-renowned University of Michigan hospital straight ahead.

Another Autumn has come and gone here in Pure Michigan and the Midwestern US. Most of Fall was unusually warm. Between that and being out of town during the heart of the season, I wasn’t able to experience the fall colors as much as in years past.

I did have a chance to sneak out and venture around Ann Arbor, Brighton and the western suburbs of Detroit a little bit. It doesn’t matter where you are in the state, it seems the beautiful colors will be right in front of you. Well without further ado:

Huron Meadows Metro Park in Brighton. An annual stop.

You never know the scenes that await while driving random dirt roads. From Livingston County.

Off to the dirt roads it is around Ann Arbor.

Out on the open Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor. My recommended Fall drive in these parts.

Out on the open Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor. My recommended Fall drive in these parts.

Out on the open Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor. I’m repeating myself. I just this drive!

You never know the scenes that await while driving random dirt roads. From Livingston County.

The leaves and I are taking in the early morning frost.

The leaves and I are taking in the early morning frost.

The colors were really popping out in Brighton, Michigan.

The Huron River is on the move to capture Fall in Ann Arbor.

Argo Park Autumn views along the Huron River in Ann Arbor.

Argo Park Autumn views along the Huron River in Ann Arbor.

Residentaial drives are a must this time of the year in collegetown Ann Arbor.

Random dirt road driving is a must during the Fall season.

Reflecting on the season at the Brighton State Rrecreation Area.

Reflecting on the season at the Brighton State Rrecreation Area.

The colors and I are taking in the dawn sky at Bishop Lake.

The colors and I are taking in the dawn sky at the Brighton State Recreation Area.

Looking down the Huron River at Ann Arbor’s Bandemer Park.

Looking down the Huron River at Ann Arbor’s Bandemer Park.

Michigan Stadium straight ahead. It only take one Fall tree or two to make a beautiful scene.

It’s a great time for the kids to hit the playground like here in western Wayne county.

Out on the open Hines Drive in Northville.

Back to Huron River Drive I go. The route takes you from Ann Arbor to Dexter.

Starring out down the Huron River at the Barton Nature Area in Ann Arbor.

Do you have a chance to capture Autumn colors and the leaves falling to the ground in Georgia each year? You bet. Suwanee just northeast of Atlanta is no exception. The suburban town provides a scenic backdrop annually for those looking to walk to take in the colors of the season.

A rainbow of Autumn colors along Sims Lake.

My Suwanee Fall color tour started at Sims Lake Park which offers hills, picturesque and lake side views. I next headed to Town Center Park for Fall scenery with a small-town view. The park sits in the heart of town and is the home to many special events throughout the year. Looking for a long distance Autumn stroll, I then ventured onto the the Suwanee Creek Greenway. The greenway provides miles of trails through wetlands and wooded areas. Well without further ado.

The Fall along Sims Lake of Gwinnett County and Suwanee in Georgia.

The Fall colors of Sims Lake of Gwinnett County and Suwanee in Georgia.

The orange Fall colors of Sims Lake Park.

Plenty of yellow color to be found at Sims Lake Park too.

The Fall colors of Sims Lake Park in the Atlanta area.

Out on the open Atlanta area Fall color trail.

Looks like I’m not the only one checking out the Georgia Fall color.

Out on the open Atlanta area Fall color trail.

Sims Lake Park outside Atlanta, Georgia.

Sims Lake Park outside Atlanta, Georgia.

The Fall colors of Sims Lake Park of Gwinnett County and Suwanee in Georgia.

The Fall colors of Sims Lake Park of Gwinnett County and Suwanee in Georgia.

In the heart of downtown Suwanee, Georgia. The Autumn leaf landed there on its own.

In the heart of downtown Suwanee, Georgia.

Town Center Park in Suwanee, Georgia

Town Center Park in Suwanee, Georgia

Town Center Park in Suwanee, Georgia

The Autumn leaves of Georgia.

The trash bin is soaking in the Fall color in the Deep South.

Out on the open Suwanee Creek Greenway in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Miles of Fall colors await on the Suwanee Creek Greenway.

Suwanee Creek Greenway in Suwanee, Georgia.

What other spots in and around Atlanta and in Georgia would you recommend for checking out Fall colors?

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